Switchboards will generally last a good few years, but that is not an indication of when you need a home switchboard to upgrade. Old homes typically still use HRC fuses or circuit breakers, but changes in technology have required most new homes and old homes to have RCDs (Residual Current protection devices). If you live in an older home and you do not have RCDS installed in your switchboard, you should seriously consider installing them using a residential electrical company to accommodate appliances, computers, and higher energy draws. Further, if your current switchboard is warm to the touch, smells funny, or trips regularly or your lights flicker, your appliances are running at full capacity, or you utilize a lot of power strips, you may be the perfect person who needs new electrical panel.
While every home is different, our experts at Inlightech Electrical Solutions have seen it all. If you feel it is time for a switchboard upgrade, or aren’t sure but want us to take a look, give us a call today. We pride ourselves on both the final product and affordability of our custom residential electrical services in Perth.